Apple · Ipados · CVE-2024-40778
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6
iOS versions prior to 17.6
iPadOS versions prior to 17.6
iOS versions prior to 16.7.9
iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.9
**Description**
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
**Recommendations**
For macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6, update to macOS Sonoma 14.6.
For iOS versions prior to 17.6, update to iOS 17.6.
For iPadOS versions prior to 17.6, update to iPadOS 17.6.
For iOS versions prior to 16.7.9, update to iOS 16.7.9.
For iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.9, update to iPadOS 16.7.9.